Thinking of the Children

The prevalence of childhood blindness is much higher in developing countries – and it is largely avoidable

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As with many other aspects of life, the risk of childhood blindness and vision impairment is directly related to a person’s place of birth. Socioeconomics and the availability of adequate care are the main drivers; around three quarters of the world’s blind children live in the most deprived regions.

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